Why Is Political Skill Considered to Be a Constructive Force

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is political skill considered to be a constructive force?

• A) It facilitates gaining power especially if practiced in the extreme.
• B) It encourages employees to adopt a strategy of being blatantly tactless toward influential people.
• C) It manifests itself in being socially astute and engaging in behaviors that lead to feelings of confidence and trust.
• D) It requires that one pretend to be nice but all the while plan someone's demise.

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